The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)

As the nation's oldest major veterans' organization,

the VFW has an impeccable and longstanding record of service and stewardship. More than 4.4 million patriotic Americans, both members and non-members, entrust the VFW with financial contributions and dedicate millions of volunteer hours.

2,162

Number of VFW Accredited Service Officers across America and abroad, helping veterans fight for the VA benefits they have earned.

$14.6 billion

The total annual amount the VFW helped veterans recoup in VA disability compensation and pension benefits in fiscal year 2024.

$150,352

Value of financial assistance awarded to military families to help cover basic needs in times of crisis. 26% of the funds covered basic housing needs in fiscal year 2024.

$1.54 million

Amount of academic scholarships awarded to 337 veterans and service members.

308,045

Number of service members and their family members hosted at VFW Military Assistance Program (MAP) events.

$2.9 million+

Amount of scholarships, monetary awards and other incentives the VFW distributes annually to middle and high school students through two major patriotic essay competitions.

15

Number of times the VFW has testified to Congress in fiscal year 2024. The VFW has been instrumental in virtually every major legislative victory for veterans in the 20^th and 21^st centuries.

Educate a separating service member about his or her well-earned VA benefits through a private benefits counseling session with a VFW Accredited Service Officer.
Advocate for America’s veterans and their families on Capitol Hill, ensuring promises made to veterans are promises kept.
Help cover rent, utilities or groceries for a military family struggling with the hardships of war.
Deliver 5 morale-boosting “welcome home” celebrations for service members who have returned from combat.

All figures are based on fiscal year 2024 totals unless otherwise stated.
Updated November 2024